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Buying a car? Best vehicles for commuters

Most Americans rely on their vehicle to get them to and from work every day.

With an gas prices hovering about $3.70 per gallon since February, selecting the right vehicle can make a commute more enjoyable and lower expenses.

For motorists in the market for a new car AAA Auto Buying experts have selected vehicles that go the distance with comfort and performance.

Fuel efficiency, comfort and overall performance helped create this top list of vehicles for commuters.

Chevrolet Volt

This four-passenger, plug-in extended range electric vehicle, sidesteps range anxiety with a gasoline engine on board to run a generator. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt five-door hatchback is $38,871, 2.8 percent less than the MSRP.

Toyota Prius or Prius V

These gasoline-electric hybrids set the standard for fuel efficiency in a gasoline-powered vehicle. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Toyota Prius door hatchback is $24,066, 3.7 percent less than the MSRP, and the Prius V five door wagon is $26,350, four percent less than MSRP.

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

The SportWagen is a wagon style model that uses a diesel engine to deliver smooth acceleration with strong fuel economy. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI four-door hatchback is $24,921, 4.1 percent less than the MSRP.

Audi A4

Beautifully finished and very comfortable in front, the A4 can make light work of any commute.The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Audi A4 four-door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T is $31,697, 5.1 percent less than the MSRP.

Buick LaCrosse

A steady ride, comfortable seating, responsive handling and an excellent V-6-based drivetrain make this car an ideal choice for commuting in a carpool. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Buick LaCrosse four-door sedan base is $30,727, 5.6 percent less than the MSRP.

Ford Fusion

The Fusion is now offered with three engines, a base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two optional turbocharged four cylinder engines, either 1.6- or 2.0-liters. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Ford Fusion four door S is $20,038, 10.9 percent less than the MSRP.

Hyundai Genesis

The V-6 engine turns in an exemplary performance and the new 8-speed automatic transmission raises the performance level to the point that the optional V-8 is unnecessary. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis four door sedan V6 3.8 liter is $33,358, 4.9 percent less than the MSRP.

Nissan Altima

The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Nissan Altima four door 2.5 liter is $21,706, 3.7 percent less than the MSRP.

Ford Flex

This boxy crossover is hard to beat when looking for room in a vehicle. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Ford Flex SE is $26,803, 15.7 percent less than the MSRP.

Toyota Highlander

While this vehicle’s size takes a minor toll in handling through sharp bends in the road, add a reputation for dependability and long life and you have a top choice for commuters needing size and passenger capacity. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Toyota Highlander four-door front wheel drive four cylinder is $27,978, 6.3 percent less than the MSRP.

Honda Odyssey

This roomy minivan is offered in a wide range of models, though even basic versions are well equipped and comfortable. The TrueCar national market average price of the 2013 Honda Odyssey LX is $27,801, 5.8 percent less than the MSRP.

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